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K&N employee Justin Rastegar pits before his run up Pike's.
Throughout my life, Motorcycle riding has taken me to some pretty cool places. When I decided to go to Pikes Peak International hill climb, I really did not know what to expect. All I really knew is that Pike is an iconic race, the second oldest in America. The road to the peak is now mostly paved, but there is still a high level of danger with sudden turns and huge drop offs. I knew a few facts about the mountain, but that's all I was going off of when I left my home in southern California.
When all of Colorado Springs comes out to support the race it looks like a Fan Fest.
At K&N Engineering, I work as a product specialist, doing tech support, working at shows and helping with marketing and sales. While I love my job, it doesn't exactly prepare you for a race at 14,000 feet. Sitting at a desk at sea level doesn't get you into the best shape of your life. I typically ride motorcycles at sea level and while I consider myself a competent rider, I had never rode on asphalt or at high altitude. To prepare for this, I rode at a local go cart track in the weeks prior to get used to sliding on the asphalt and prepare for the 114 plus twists to come.
My plan was to head out of California over a week early to visit some of K&N dealers on the way. That would give me time to get used to Colorado's high altitude and try and adjust to the environment; so I thought. The moment I got to the Rockies, I got a headache and felt sick. I started off my week at tech inspection with a total rejection. My tires were wrong, my brake pads were too worn and my helmet was not up to their standards. My dreams, a flawless race to the clouds, was fading fast at this point, when I spent most of my budgeted money just to pass tech. Our riders' meetings was just as demotivating with talk of deaths on the mountain and other lethal mistakes that rookies like myself had made in the past. Three days of practice, prior to the race, were allocated to help prepare riders on their journey up the summit. On the first day of practice, I ended up going down hard on the asphalt because my front tire washed out. This stunned me and also brought me back down to reality that this race was for real!
K&N sponsored rider Destin Cantrell also did some altitude climbing of his own at Fan Fest.
The next few days of practice I took it a little slower, getting used to how far I could push a bike on the road. Sliding the backend of the bike out with 100% traction was a new feeling for me. I made it a point to try and learn the course as best as possible and make sure that when race day came I could push it without being caught off guard. As I got closer to the top of the mountain, my 2010 450 with 55 hp felt like it had the power of a moped. Although this loss in power annoyed me, it also helped keep my speed down where the biggest cliffs and drop offs were. There are a few turns on the course, such as engineer's corner, where you come from a high speed straight into a hairpin with little to no warning. It is turns like engineers that you really need to learn, or you will go off the mountain like many other people did during the course of the week. The Friday before the race, the strip in downtown Colorado Springs shuts down to celebrate the race in the annual fan fest. This event really calmed my nerves and made me realize how laid back and cool this race actually was.
To reach the top of Pikes Peak you must first overcome some brutal twists and turns.
When race day Sunday rolled around, the nerves were back as I waited from 4 am until 2 pm, until my class was starting to line up. As cars began to rocket up the peak, the radio blasted news of massive crashes, oil on the track and vehicles on fire. The cars all go up before the bikes to smooth out the course with rocks, oil and other pieces of metal the big boxes leave behind. Right before my class was about to go out, they shut down the course to clear a fatal injury off the track. This gave me a good hour to think about all the possibilities of crashing that could happen to me. I had to eventually shake myself out of that negative state of mind as the bikes began to fire up again. I had qualified near the back of the pack, so I made it a personal goal to get the best time out of my grid.
When the flag dropped, I held it on and still got beat into the first turn. The Kawasaki that I now closely followed wasn't pulling away from me, so I knew I could make a move. Around the same turn I crashed on in practice, I hit the paint strip and before I knew it, it felt like my rear tire was in ahead of the front. I brought it back and reminded myself to run a smart race. I passed the leader soon after and almost forgot about engineer's corner. I went off the course, but lucky for me number 2 followed me in my mistake. Once I hit the last bit of dirt left on the course, I took off and lead my grid all the way to the top.
The feeling of crossing that finish line was one of the best feelings I have ever felt. Maybe it was just the altitude, but looking down at the great plains and fellow rocky mountain peaks and knowing I had just ridden as hard as I could to this point was an out-of-body feeling. I would recommend this race to anyone on two or four wheels that had ever driven up a mountain road and enjoyed it. It was truly a one-of-a-kind race experience.
Replacement Air Filter for 2004 to 2010 Honda CR-V II & III 2.2L Turbo Diesels
Today, small diesels have become a popular power plant for compact vehicles. Diesel engines can be found in anything from compact SUVs to compact cars. The Honda CR-V (Euro edition) has been involved with
low emissions diesel combinations for the last 7 years. Its 2.2 liter diesel engine is rated at 138 horsepower and a solid 251ft.-lbs. of torque which gives the CR-V a tow rating at 4400lbs. The great fuel economy is an added bonus when driving a vehicle such as this. Any compact SUV that gets 28 miles per gallon deserves proper recognition.
Restriction Chart for 33-2982 Air Filter
K&N part number 33-2982 for the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Honda CR-V II and 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Honda CR-V III with the 2.2 liter turbo diesel engines
will add to the CR-V's performance. K&N's high flow air filter media is designed to increase horsepower and throttle response. K&N 33-2982 utilizes a depth loading technology which ensures outstanding filtration
and a long service interval.
This K&N drop in air filter simply fits in the factory air box of your vehicle just like the OEM air filter element.
Extensive testing is performed to ensure that every K&N air filter will fit and function properly for each application.
This
K&N washable and reusable air filter has the capability to see up to 50,000 miles
before servicing is needed depending on driving conditions.
K&N stands behind their product and includes a million mile limited warranty. This means you will never need to purchase another air filter for your Honda CR-V.
Replacement Air Filter for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0L
Volkswagen enters the late model light-light duty truck market with the 2010 Amarok. This compact truck may not become available in the USA anytime soon but
it is certainly getting a lot of attention around the world. It is rumored that most Americans will be on a long waiting list before they can get their hands on one of these Volkswagen gems.
Restriction Chart for 33-2983 Air Filter
The Amarok had the privilege of being the official support vehicle of the Dakar Rally
in 2010. The grueling off-road race is an extreme challenge for even the most sophisticated off-road race vehicles. Let's just say that the Amarok did more than a satisfying job cruising around the ruff off-road courses in 2010 and was welcomed back to the Dakar Rally as the official support vehicle in 2011. It appears this Volkswagen pickup has the endurance to withstand some of the toughest conditions.
K&N 33-2983 certainly steps up to the plate and outperforms factory OEM replacement air filters for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0
liter models. K&N air filters flow better than typical stock paper elements and
they are designed to increase horsepower and throttle response. K&N air filters are also washable and reusable
and they provide outstanding filtration. K&N replacement air filters can go
for up to 50,000 miles before servicing is needed depending on driving
conditions. K&N removes the hassle of driving to your local auto parts store, purchasing a replacement air filter and throwing away the
old air filter every time it gets dirty.
A tough truck deserves a tough air filter and there is nothing tougher than the K&N million mile
limited warranty supplied with the 33-2983 air filter. High quality materials allow K&N products to last the lifetime of the vehicle.
This K&N air filter is as easy to install as the OEM replacement air filter. It simply drops into the existing air box. K&N's
new air filter for the Volkswagen Amarok that will enable it to perform even
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Replacement Air Filter for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Royal Enfield Bullet C5/G5 EFI and 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 B5
Royal Enfield is a brand that has been around for a very long time. With their start in bicycles in the late 1800's, Royal Enfield quickly became an international brand of motorcycles growing very rapidly. By the First World War they were making motorcycles for the British military and helping with war efforts. In the mid-1900's, the Royal Enfield team debuted their most famous creation the Bullet. The company slogan "like a gun",
complimented the name Bullet very well. Through World War II, the technology on this bike improved even more. This four stroke machine kick started a line of bikes that are still around today.
The Royal Enfield and the Bullet are still around, stronger than ever and are produced in India. With 8 decades of R&D put into it the design of the Bullet, it has become better than ever. The bullet can be seen cruising the streets throughout the world. K&N released its famous lifetime air filter (RO-5010) for this iconic bike. Whether you are hill climbing the Himalayans or cruising through downtown Dallas, Texas, you can now pick up some high-flow performance with K&N's replacement motorcycle air filter part number RO-5010. The cotton gauze filter doesn't have as long of a past as the Royal Enfield product line, but through more than 40 years of perfecting
K&N air filter technology it's easy to see why K&N is the leader in washable
replacement air filters.
K&N's RO-5010 comes with the K&N million mile limited warranty. The RO-5010
fits the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Royal Enfield Bullet C5 EFI, 2009 through 2011
Royal Enfield Bullet G5 EFI and the 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 B5. This filter is designed to increase air flow and performance while maintaining superior filtration.
The RO-5010 will swap out and replace your existing filter with
ease. This filter switch will give you instant performance with no need to tune or adjust your motorcycle. With a bike as nice as the Royal Enfield Bullet, it
deserves the world's best air filter.
K&N Air Intake Installed on 2011 Jeep Liberty 3.7L
Dyno Chart for air intake 77-1562KTK
Most automobile manufactures have a specific goal in mind when creating a brand new vehicle whether it be lower emissions, loads of power, or off-road dependability. Jeep, for example, came up with the Liberty to accommodate a wide range of consumer needs. The Liberty can most certainly tackle moderate off-road trails with ease. On the other hand, small families can load plenty of supplies in the spacious trunk space with no problems as well as sit 5 people comfortably on long road trips to the great outdoors.
K&N Air Intake System for 2010, 2011 & 2012 Jeep Liberty 3.7L
Even though the 3.7 liter V6 is rated at 210hp and 235ft.-lbs. of torque, at
times it can use the power a K&N air intake system provides. The increased air flow provided by K&N air intake
part number
77-1562KTK
pushes the Liberty to new heights. Testing of this air intake on a 2011 Jeep
Liberty with a 3.7 liter engine produced an estimated increase of 9 horsepower and 9.85 ft.-lbs. of torque
at 4876 RPM. The intake fits 2010, 2011 & 2012 Jeep Liberty models with 3.7L
engines. All application specific K&N air intake systems are
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to increase horsepower in your vehicle.
2011 Jeep Liberty 3.7L
K&N's 77-1562KTK
intake consists of high quality components that are backed by a limited million mile warranty. This ensures that another air filter will never need to be purchased as long as you own the vehicle.
A K&N high flow air filter, aluminum intake pipe with a textured black
finish, a steel heat shield, all necessary hardware and installation instructions
are included with this intake kit.
The K&N air filter is washable and reusable. It allows air to flow with
little restriction while providing outstanding filtration. The K&N air
filter on the 77-1562KTK
can be used for up to 100,000 miles before servicing is needed depending on
driving conditions. A good rule of thumb is to clean the air filter when dirt starts to build up on top of the wire mesh surrounding the cotton media.
Installation of the 77-1562KTK
air intake system is simple and can be done in around 90 minutes with basic
tools. No cutting or drilling is required to install this air intake.
